vigilance

noun

ˈvi-jə-lən(t)s How to pronounce vigilance (audio)
Definition of vigilancenext
as in watchfulness
the state of being constantly attentive and responsive to signs of opportunity, activity, or danger eternal vigilance is the price of freedom

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Recent Examples of vigilance In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies. — Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 2 Apr. 2025 Regardless of the outcome, encountering a breach of fiduciary duty is a powerful reminder of the importance of vigilance. — True Tamplin, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025 Martinez emphasized vigilance and encouraged reporting suspicious activities to CPS. — Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 Read More: The FDA Wants to Make Cigarettes Nonaddictive Ultimately, the lesson from tobacco policy isn’t that public health legislation is always doomed to backfire, but that reform requires caution and vigilance as to not inadvertently serve the industry. — Simar Bajaj / Made By History, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vigilance

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